https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:12:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499373 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:31:35 +0000 Cococat 1499373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love some of your ideas and I'm going to have a play next weekend when I have a bit of time. </p> <p>The skirt is actually black, but it's the type of black that could look almost charcoal when paired with something very black (if that makes sense). The cami/cardi combo did that, and I didn't really like it. It somehow felt wrong, maybe too fussy?</p> <p>I'll try it with a couple of very simple tops first, v neck, scoop and turtleneck (with a minimiser bra). I like the idea of a blouse, but I don't have anything that would suit. The same goes for something in a lighter colour...but just about everything I have is grey/black/dark colours. Perhaps I need to investigate some of my boxes in the attic. Who knows what I could find up there.</p> <p>Suz, I don't think I could bear to take up the hem, although I do see your point. Perhaps I could pin it and see. I actually don't want to lose the vintage look though. </p> <p>I will report back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499360 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 05:03:09 +0000 Lucy 1499360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it!&nbsp;<br />From the photo, I like the styling, but otherwise would look for fitted or semi fitted tops.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499357 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 04:16:29 +0000 tulle 1499357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz makes a very good point about the length:&nbsp; Shortening the skirt by a couple of inches would bring it from purely vintage to today, show off the slenderest part of your legs above the ankle, and get rid of the hem-wrinklling that often plagues vintage clothes.&nbsp; Try pinning it up a bit and see what you think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499330 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 02:09:01 +0000 Jaime 1499330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous piece. Like Suz, I would consider shortening just a tiny bit to show some ankle. Works here anyway! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499329 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 02:06:23 +0000 Suz 1499329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great as is and would also look good as tulle suggests. I would perhaps shorten the skirt just a little bit -- still leaving it long midi-length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499323 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 01:33:29 +0000 tulle 1499323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great find!&nbsp; I actually love the deep square neckine created by your cardi-over-cami combo--how about looking for a fitted tee with that sort of neckline?&nbsp; (Back in the '70s we wore scoop-necked leotards under skirts like this.)&nbsp; Red &amp; white stripes would be perfect for&nbsp; Summer, and wedge-soled espadrilles that tie around the ankles would look really fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499278 Sun, 31 May 2015 22:35:28 +0000 Gigi 1499278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the skirt! I think it looks good as styled, so I wouldn't hesitate to wear it out like that. But perhaps another choice for a top would be a lightweight, white button-down that you could tie at the bottom. Or maybe this would hide the skirt waist too much?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499207 Sun, 31 May 2015 19:57:28 +0000 retailgirl 1499207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A turtleneck would look great, but not if that's not your style. This reminds me of one worn by Jane Fonda in "Klute". Very 70's. I love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499185 Sun, 31 May 2015 19:00:21 +0000 Anonymous 1499185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just find what you have on to be so flattering. I'm a fan of this silhouette in general though.<br />What don't you like about the cami/cardi combo? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499175 Sun, 31 May 2015 17:34:58 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1499175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great skirt! It's a little hard to tell from the pic if it's black or dark denim. I might suggest looking for a gauzy blouse with a fitted waist so that tucking works. Maybe in a deep color like gold or rust, or a lighter color with some embroidery if you're OK with playing up the 70s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499064 Sun, 31 May 2015 13:28:50 +0000 unfrumped 1499064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Mardis said. Would love to see something light colored, wider at shoulders-- either shorter due to being cropped - or an eay- fitting T tucked in. I like that style of skirt, too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499063 Sun, 31 May 2015 13:27:48 +0000 Angie 1499063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How a <b>tucked</b> soft pussy bow blouse? Or a fitted peplum top to lengthen the waist.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499056 Sun, 31 May 2015 13:18:38 +0000 kkards 1499056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great skirt! i'd love to see it with a white top that would pick up on the stitching/buttons. maybe a simple white tee? maybe a cropped top?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499019 Sun, 31 May 2015 10:49:59 +0000 Staysfit 1499019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what you have here also. Maybe your eye needs to adjust to the proportion? I think it looks very flattering on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1499005 Sun, 31 May 2015 09:35:16 +0000 Sal 1499005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what you are wearing here and agree a turtleneck could also be good. I am also short waisted and tucked in can be a bit of a chalkenge, and lower contrast tends to work better as you have done here. Would sleeveless tops work, that may be another option or even an open vest or gullet over the top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-vintage-skirt#post-1498983 Sun, 31 May 2015 06:25:57 +0000 Cococat 1498983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Angie</p> <p>I bought this skirt at a vintage market today and I am in love with it! It is pure 70s and it just speaks to me! I like it with my chunky heeled sandals in the pic and I think I will like it with tall boots as well, but I need some advice and inspiration about what to wear on top. </p> <p>In the pic, I have it with a cami and little cardi but I'm not happy with it. I tried it with a fitted black shirt tucked in and it was all wrong. I would like to tuck in whatever I wear because I love the waist with the topstitching and chunky buttons.</p> <p>About me: I'm big busted, short waisted and have broad shoulders. I feel that a turtle neck would look good but they don't usually look great on me.</p> <p>I would appeciate your advice...and anyone else who might have suggestions. Thank you. </p>